North Dakota
Pekin is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 61. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pekin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pekin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pekin is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Pekin is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Pekin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 59.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,125 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,939 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,318 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 180 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,163/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.1 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,471 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7919°N, 98.3278°W |
| County FIPS | 38063 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 25.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |